After she was born, equine vets thought she might not survive. But the mini ‘Miracle’ by name and nature has defied the odds. The pony’s proud owners are the Hall family, who live near Waringstown.
They have lavished her with love, care and attention and are determined to do whatever they can to help her have a good quality of life. Advertisement Advertisement Did you know with an ad-lite subscription to NorthernIrelandWorld, you get 70% fewer ads while viewing the news that matters to you. Kate Hall told the Chronicle about the special foal, who has been turning heads.
“Miracle was born to a miniature pony that has had foals before and they were perfectly alright, but unfortunately she was born with dwarfism. “When she was born, she was the same size as our Yorkie dog. She has grown a wee bit, so she’s about the size of a Spaniel now.
“I would say she’s the smallest horse in Ireland . The equine specialists have never seen anything as small. She’s like a celebrity as all the vets gather round to see her.
Advertisement Advertisement “Originally they thought she wouldn't survive, but my daughter Sarah persevered; she absolutely adores her - as does my granddaughter Chloe. “My daughter has been in contact with people in America, they had one as small, but unfortunately it died at five weeks. “Miracle has to wear plaster casts on her front legs, otherwise she can’t stand properly, and she has to go to the vets every three days.
“The vets are now sayin.